Politics

Utah Legislature Wraps Up Busy Session with Tax Cuts, Housing Initiatives, and Judicial Reforms

Lawmakers tackled a wide range of issues, from education and homelessness to technology and immigration, in the 45-day legislative session.

Utah Lawmakers Reject 'Gavin Peterson' Child Welfare Bill

Families of abuse victims criticize legislators for voting down measure to allow welfare checks on isolated children.

Utah Bill Could Reshape Summit County's Growth Planning

Competing versions of H.B. 457 could limit the county's ability to deny future development proposals.

Federal Immigration Agents Increase Presence at Utah Courthouses

Increased ICE activity prompts criticism from public defenders and sheriff's office

ICE Agents Arrest Immigrants at Utah Courthouse with Help from Bailiffs

Defense attorneys say the arrests are likely to scare defendants, witnesses and victims out of cooperating with authorities.

Utah Schools Concerned Over Continued Student Protests on Immigration

Officials warn of safety risks and lost instructional time as students walk out of classes to demonstrate

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Utah Bolsters Colorado River Authority Amid Stalled Negotiations

Lawmakers amend bill to strengthen state's position as talks over river's future continue to falter

Trump Pledges Federal Help to Save Utah's Shrinking Great Salt Lake

President says he is working with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on the environmental crisis.

Republican Rep Burgess Owens to Retire from Congress

The former NFL player and Trump supporter will complete his current term before stepping away from elected office.

Utah Redistricting Challenge Fails, Giving Democrats Edge

Federal court rejects Republican effort to block new congressional map ahead of 2026 midterms

Federal panel denies bid to overturn Utah's court-ordered congressional map

Ruling leaves no time for additional litigation before 2026 elections, unless lawmakers move deadline again

Utah Leaders Honor Ukraine's Resilience on War Anniversary

State officials accept Ukrainian flag, pledge continued support on fourth year of Russian invasion

BIOSECURE Act Aims to Reduce U.S. Biotech Reliance on China

New law seeks to address concerns over American dependence on Chinese biotechnology firms

Utah Governor Touts US Welcoming Amid 2034 Olympics Bid

Cox addresses concerns about US political climate as state prepares to host Winter Games.